The City Goes Smart.With Infrastructure That Works.
From full trash bins to free parking spots. We deliver the IoT foundation for efficient municipalities and livable cities. Scalable LoRaWAN networks, robust sensors and open data platforms.
- LoRaWAN City Networks
- GDPR-Compliant Parking
- Open Data Ready
Inefficiency in City Administration.
Cities are drowning in traffic and waste – and in manual processes. Garbage trucks service half-empty bins while drivers spend 20 minutes searching for parking.
Parking Search Traffic
30% of inner-city traffic is parking search. This strains air quality and nerves.
Smart Parking
Ground sensors detect free spots in real-time. Parking guidance systems direct cars straight to their destination.
Fixed Waste Routes
Trash bins in parks or pedestrian zones overflow while others are emptied half-full.
On-Demand Collection
Smart Waste sensors measure fill levels. City cleaning only goes where it's needed.
Data Silos
Each department has its own systems. Parks, public works and utilities work in isolation.
Urban Data Platform
One shared LoRaWAN network for all applications. One central data platform.
The Digital Backbone of the City.
merkaio core
Robust outdoor sensors (IP67/IK10) from Milesight. Vandal-proof and weather-resistant for public spaces.
merkaio ops
Operation of the city-wide LoRaWAN network. We manage gateways on city halls, schools and high-rises.
merkaio dev
Integration of data into municipal control systems, citizen apps or Open Data portals (CKAN).
Applications for Modern Municipalities.
Smart Parking
Manage parking efficiently.
Monitor EV charging stations (against wrong parking), disabled parking or loading zones.
Smart Waste Management
Garbage collection on demand.
Measures the distance to waste in containers. Even detects if the lid is open.
Environmental Monitoring
Measure quality of life.
Level sensors at waterways (flood protection), noise sensors on streets, air quality (particulates) at schools.
Urban Cockpit.
All data flows into one central dashboard.
Live Map
Status of all trash bins and parking spots in real-time (Green/Yellow/Red).
Statistics
Parking utilization over the week. Waste volume by district.
Citizen Info
Public dashboards for transparency. Open Data APIs for developers.
Integration into your system?
merkaio dev connects the data to your existing citizen app or municipal control system.
Technology for Public Spaces.
Milesight EM400-TLD
The Fill Level Watcher
ToF Laser for trash bins & containers.
- Precision: Laser technology measures fill level exactly, even with uneven waste.
- Robust: Compact, battery life up to 10 years, easy to mount in lid.
Milesight EM500-SWL
The Level Watcher
Submersible Water Level Sensor for fill and water level measurements.
- Robust: Designed for harsh environments, up to 10 years battery life.
- Application: Water tank, river or flood level monitoring.
Milesight UG67
The City Gateway
Outdoor gateway for the LoRaWAN network.
- Range: Few gateways on tall buildings cover the entire city area.
- Weatherproof: IP67, -40°C to +70°C, for roof or mast mounting.
Frequently Asked Questions from Municipalities
Make Your Municipality Future-Ready.
Increase efficiency, improve citizen services.
Start Smart City PilotStart with a small district. Scale to the entire city.